Mila the Mouse and the Christmas Guests
A Nativity Story & Coloring Book
A little mouse makes room in her cozy corner for Mary and Joseph, and discovers the joy of welcoming others.
See it on AmazonChristmas 2026 · Ages 4–8
Gentle Nativity stories to read, color & wonder
Three read-aloud Christmas story & coloring books. Each pairs a simple, Bible-inspired story with 45 large coloring pages.
Free printable lessons for Sunday School, homeschool & family Advent. No sign-up needed.
The books
Three Christmas stories to read and color
Each book follows one little make-believe animal through the Christmas story, so children hear what happened in Bethlehem and meet a friend who helps them remember it.
Benny the Lamb and the First Christmas
A Nativity Story & Coloring Book
The smallest lamb in the flock follows the shepherds to Bethlehem and learns that he can give Jesus the gift of staying close.
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Caramel the Camel and the Christmas Star
A Three Wise Men Story & Coloring Book
The youngest camel in the wise men’s caravan carries only blankets, and learns that every little job matters.
See it on AmazonA note about our story friends
Mila, Benny, and Caramel are make-believe animals. The Bible does not mention them; they help young children imagine the events and remember the story. We keep the Bible story first and never present the imagined parts as Bible facts.
Inside every book
Made for little hands and cozy evenings
- 45 charming coloring scenes from the Christmas story
- A simple story to read aloud together
- Large 8.5 × 11 inch pages with bold, friendly lines
- Blank backs for every coloring page
- Two special drawing activities
- Made for ages 4–8, at home or in class
A free Christmas gift
Christmas Nativity Activity Pack
Three ready-to-teach Bible-story lessons for Advent, each with a coloring page from our books.
- 3 lessons, about 20–30 minutes each
- 3 coloring pages: Mila, Benny & Caramel
- “Put the story in order” cut-and-glue activity
- Advent kindness chart to take home
- Short notes for families
For churches & teachers
Planning Christmas for Sunday School?
The free pack was written for Sunday School teachers, children’s ministry leaders, and homeschool co-ops.
Ready for Advent
Lessons for November 29, December 6 and December 13, 2026, or any three sessions in December. Each needs only paper, crayons, and the pages in the pack.
Free to copy for your group
Print and copy the pack for your classroom, Sunday School, homeschool co-op, or church group. We only ask that you share the link, not the file.
Ordering books for a group?
Thinking of copies for a class, or Christmas gifts for your families? Email us and we’ll help you find the easiest way.
About us
About Charlie Clover
We’re a small team of parents (scientists, actuaries, and entrepreneurs by day) who make the gentle, faith-friendly books we want for our own children.
Every book gets better with honest feedback, so write to us at hello@charlie-clover.com and tell us what worked in your class or home, and what we could do better.
Our paperbacks are printed on demand and shipped by Amazon.